معرفی
Prof. Halil Altay GÖDE is a faculty member in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, specializing in Turkish Folk Literature. His research focuses on Anatolian folk narratives, motifs in fairy tales and legends, and the cultural legacy of figures like Ashik Gamgüder. He has published extensively on topics including culinary traditions, folklore symbolism, and ritual practices. His work bridges traditional folklore studies with modern interdisciplinary approaches across cultural anthropology, performance studies, and heritage preservation.
- Education:
- Licence in Turkish Language and Literature from Erciyes University (1991)
- MA in Turkish Language and Literature from Suleyman Demirel University (1997)
- PhD in Turkish Folk Literature from Selçuk University (2002)
Research interests span Turkish folk literature, Anatolian folk tales, and the analysis of symbolic motifs in cultural narratives. Recent publications explore topics like the transformation of Anatolian culinary traditions, the role of traditional games in modern media, and death-related taboos in folk narratives. His work often intersects with cultural tourism and economic impacts of intangible heritage.
He has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed articles and authored/co-authored books on subjects ranging from Ashik poetry to regional folklore festivals. Awards include a Google Scholar H-index of 9 and 260 citations, reflecting his significant academic impact in folklore studies.
Editorial roles include contributions to volumes like Burdur Folklore: Intangible Cultural Heritage and collaborative works on traditional ecological knowledge in Anatolia.
